Description:

In this class, muscular strength and endurance will be developed through weight training activity. A workout program will be implemented for each student. The muscular system, basic terminology of weight training and weight training theory will be discussed. 2 hrs./wk. This course will meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Plan and demonstrate an individual program of resistance training and physical conditioning.
2. Put into practice a thorough working knowledge of terminology of resistance training.
3. Demonstrate increases in physical and muscular flexibility
4. Discriminate between the various disciplines of weight training, such as Olympic weight lifting, power lifting, fitness weight training, weight training for improving athletic performance, and so forth.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Resistance Training Review
   A. Review the course outline and methods of instruction.
   B. Define the term “weight training””
   C. Define the term “weight lifting”
   D. Distinguish between Olympic weight lifting, power lifting, fitness
weight training, weight training for improving athletic performance.
   E. Identify and implement resistance training safety rules.
   F. Identify and define specific terminology associated with the
practice of resistance training.
   G. Identify and define the basic physiology concepts of resistance
training.

II. Introduction to basic resistance training exercises
   A. Explain and demonstrate the proper biomechanical principles and body
postures necessary to properly and safely perform sports conditioning
exercises.
   B. Implement and demonstrate foundational lifts. 

III. Introduction to a variety of resistance training exercise
   A. Identify and demonstrate lower body resistance exercises
   B. Identify and demonstrate upper body resistance exercises
   C. Identify and demonstrate abdominal/midsection/ “core” resistance
exercises.
   D. Identify and demonstrate muscle flexibility exercises.

IV. Introduction to resistance training program design.
   A. Identify and explain personal physiological factors
   B. Identify personal goals for a resistance training program
   C. Identify, choose and utilize exercise commensurate with identified
personal fitness goals.
   D. Devise, organize and utilize a daily training log
   E. Analyze the contents of the training log.
   F. Identify aspects of training routine which should be adjusted
according to personal fitness goals.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

In-Class physical demonstration of competencies   40-60% of grade
Written Examinations                              20-30% of grade
Skills Development Examinations                   20-30% of grade
Projects                                           0-10% of grade
   Total                                            100%

Caveats:

1. Strenuous and/or potentially dangerous exercise.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.